The same. The Gaoler.
HEROD
What brings thee here?
GAOLER
Forgive, Sire. Had I not known that thou wast friendly towards the prisoner ...
HEROD
What dost thou want with him?
GAOLER
Two of his friends who were with him yesterday, the same thou sawest outside the gate, have come back, and learning that his life is now in jeopardy--thy servant hath told me, and I have got everything ready--they became like creatures possessed, and implored me to lead them to him wheresoever he might be.
HEROD